#05 Sports Psychology for GAA Players - Kelley Fay (inter-county performance psychologist)

I’m joined by sports psychologist Kelley Fay on this week’s show.  

She currently works with the Roscommon men’s and Meath ladies footballers. 

She has been part of the Royals’ backroom team for a number of years, including their back-to-back All-Ireland successes.

In the past, Kelley has worked with Team GB, Ulster Rugby, plus a host of individual athletes across GAA and rugby, athletics, golf, gymnastics, skiing, snowboarding and others.

We discuss:

• Lack of confidence in Irish athletes
• Strategies for building confidence 
• How to deal with tough defeats 
• Psychological traits of elite athletes
• Wound up or calm before games?
• Resilience & belief of elite athletes
• Enjoying the occasion & creating a positive team culture 
• Body language in high pressure situations 
• Creating a player-led culture 

You can follow Kelley here: https://www.instagram.com/kf_performance/

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